SW Sling Loads
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Senior Wings requirement: TASK 2048 - PERFORM SLING LOAD OPERATIONS
Contents
- 1 18. Senior Wings - Sling Loads
- 1.1 18.1. Objective: Perform sling load operations as per task 2048 UH-1h ATM 2007
- 1.2 18.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate this by
- 1.3 18.2.1. ensuring the aircraft will remain within gross weight (GWT) and centre of gravity (CG) limitations.
- 1.4 18.2.2. landing close to a load, manual hook up, determining sufficient power is available, take off and maintain trim flight above 100’ agl
- 1.5 18.2.3. performing a hover and automatic pick-up, take-off and maintain trim flight above 100’ agl
- 1.6 18.2.4. ensuring a constant approach with the load safely clearing obstacles and terminate over the intended point of landing and perform a vertical descent until touchdown with release of an undamaged load
